The Star

Stuart Heisler
1952-12-11

The story of a woman...who thought she was a star so high in the sky no man could touch her!
7.2
89 min

Actress Margaret Elliot is well past her prime but refuses to retire from the acting business. Despite entreaties from both her daughter, Gretchen, and one-time professional colleague Jim Johannsen, Margaret remains convinced that she can regain her former glory. As she sets her sights on a coveted Hollywood role, Johannsen tries doggedly to get his unrequited love to see the folly of her ways.

Cast

Name Character Team
Bette Davis Margaret Elliot Unowned
Sterling Hayden Jim Johannsen aka Barry Lester Unowned
Natalie Wood Gretchen Unowned
Warner Anderson Harry Stone Unowned
Minor Watson Joe Morrison Unowned
June Travis Phyllis Stone Unowned
Paul Frees Richard Stanley Unowned
Robert Warwick R.J. an Aging Actor at Party Unowned
Barbara Lawrence Barbara Lawrence Unowned
Fay Baker Faith Unowned
Herb Vigran Roy Unowned
Marie Blake The Stones' Maid Annie (uncredited) Unowned
Claire Carleton Jailbird (uncredited) Unowned
Marcia Mae Jones Waitress (uncredited) Unowned
William H. O'Brien Waiter at Party (uncredited) Unowned
Joe Gilbert Party Guest (uncredited) Unowned
Herschel Graham Party Guest (uncredited) Unowned
Sam Harris Party Guest (uncredited) Unowned